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8 Reales - Charles IV
| Silver (.896) | 27.0764 g | - |
| Issuer | Guatemala |
|---|---|
| King | Charles IV (Carlos IV) (1788-1808) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1789-1790 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1733-1859) |
| Composition | Silver (.896) |
| Weight | 27.0764 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#26078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: · HISPAN · ET IND · REX · NG · 8R · M ·
Unabridged legend: Hispaniarum Et Indiarum Rex
Translation:
King of Spain and the Indies
Nueva Granada 8 Reales M
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Guatemala, minted between 1789 and 1790, features an interesting design element - the portrait of Charles IV on the obverse side is surrounded by a wreath made of cacao branches, which was a nod to the country's significant cacao production industry at the time.
